About Our Military Defense Law Firm
David P. Sheldon, Military Defense Lawyer
Expert representation in courts martial, administrative hearings, civil suits, and applications.
When your rights, well-being, and military career are at stake, you need a seasoned lawyer to give you the best expert advice and represent you with confidence and skill—in both the military and federal courts. David Sheldon is a nationally recognized military defense lawyer with 15 years of trial experience, including four years as a U.S. Navy defense counsel.
From his offices at the heart of Barracks Row in Washington, D.C., Mr. Sheldon provides aggressive representation and defense for members of every branch of the military all around the world. He will investigate your case, gather evidence and testimony, and represent you wherever the case takes him. He travels throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to personally represent and defend his clients.
When Mr. Sheldon takes your case, you are assured of his personal attention from the first interview to the final settlement or verdict. You don’t have to worry about being shuffled around a law firm or having your case passed off to another attorney. And if your case moves from the military to the federal courts, Mr. Sheldon has the experience and expertise to see it through. In federal court, he works with associate Debra T. Gilcrest, a highly experienced attorney with more than 10 years of litigation experience.
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When you hire a military defense attorney, you need to be sure you put your trust in the best person to safeguard your career and well-being. Here’s what you should look for:
Experience: David Sheldon has 15 years of trial experience, including four years as a U.S. Navy defense counsel. In 2005 alone, he litigated more than 20 contested cases at every level and around the globe. He has expertise in both the military and federal courts—a critical factor if your case could be moved to federal court and you want to keep the same attorney from beginning to end.
Persistence: David Sheldon gets results for his clients because he goes the extra mile. He builds the best case by being thorough and tenacious, and finding the facts that the opposition overlooked. He makes sure he interviews every key witness, locates every pertinent document, and files every challenge and appeal to support your case.
Personal Attention: David Sheldon stands by his clients. From the initial investigation to the final ruling, military cases can take years to complete. Mr. Sheldon will be with you every step of the way. By entrusting your case to him, you can be sure you will always work with a person who knows and understands you and your history.
Reputation: David Sheldon has a national reputation as an expert in military defense and has earned the highest standing in the legal community. He also frequently provides comments and analysis on high-profile military cases for CNN, NBC, CBS, and ABC television news and National Public Radio.
 DAVID P. SHELDON, Esq.
David Sheldon began his 15-year career as a military defense lawyer in the U.S. Navy.
In four years of Naval service, he built a distinguished record representing officers and enlisted members before the U.S.
Navy-Marine Corps Court of Military Review, the Court of Military Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mr. Sheldon launched his civilian career in 1994, earning a national reputation as an expert in military defense.
Today he frequently provides comments and analysis on high-profile military cases for CNN, NBC, CBS, and ABC television news and National Public Radio.
Mr. Sheldon represents members of every branch of the armed services and the commissioned corps of the U.S. Public Health Service.
As the lead military defense lawyer in numerous high-profile cases, he has successfully defended soldiers, sailors, and airmen of every rank and stature.
While some of the more highly publicized cases are a matter of record, far more have been won without highly visible media coverage.
Mr. Sheldon takes great pride in that fact; often clients are best served by avoiding the glare of the media.
Education: University of Montana, Juris Doctor, 1990, and Bachelor of Arts, 1987. Co-Editor, law review.
Military Service: U.S. Navy, January 1991 to August 1994.
Civilian Military Defense Practice:
- Feldesman, Tucker, Leifer, Fidell and Bank LLP, 1994 to 2001. Became a principal in 1999.
- Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC, 2001 to present.
Affiliations:
- National Institute of Military Justice (Board of Advisors)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Judge Advocates Association
 Debra Thatcher Gilcrest, Esq.
Debra Thatcher Gilcrest works with David Sheldon in writing briefs and preparing memoranda for federal courts, administrative boards, and correction boards.
She is a member of the bar for Montana; Oregon; the U.S. District Court, District of Montana; and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
After graduating with honors from Dartmouth College and high honors from the University of Montana School of Law,
Ms. Gilcrest served as a law clerk to a federal judge.
Debra Gilcrest is currently licensed to practice law in Montana.
She is based in Missoula, Montana, where Mr. Sheldon's branch office is located.
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